Today I’m sharing a classic recipe with a twist. Enter sloppy joes. Who doesn’t love a sloppy joe? They make my mouth water just thinking of them! Unfortunately I didn’t think to share this recipe until after I devoured my meal, so I don’t have any photos. Oops.

My recipe for sloppy joes is so easy it’s ridiculous. Instead of using meat, I substitute soy crumbles. Plus, this is a slow cooker recipe. It’s a win-win on all fronts! See below for a yummy, meatless version of this classic dish.

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

2 packages of Smart Ground protein crumbles

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, minced

2 stalks celery, minced

12 oz chili sauce

2 1/2 Tbsp relish

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

sandwich buns

Directions

Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Saute onion and celery until soft and flavors have released. Combine all ingredients in the slower cooker stoneware. Cook on low for 3-4 hours. Serves 6-8.